Yeshivish glossary term
mashgiach
משגיח
Meaning
- kosher supervisor
- person responsible for on-site kashrus oversight
Alternate spellings
mashgiah
Usage and context
A mashgiach may inspect ingredients, equipment, production, cooking, deliveries, and other kosher-control points.
- Category
- kashrus - certification
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The mashgiach checked the delivery before they opened it.
Plain-English example
The kosher supervisor checked the delivery before it was opened.